Ibram X. Kendi On ‘People’s Party With Talib Kweli’

In this episode of “People’s Party With Talib Kweli”, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with author, professor, activist, and historian of race and discriminatory policy in America:

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Here’s what was discussed with one of today’s most influential voices in anti-racist activism:

Black Liberation Theology and varying depictions of Jesus Christ
Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech pushed as the standard live by
Anti-immigrant sentiments from ADOS and others embracing a nationalist agenda
How the lasting effects of slavery is dividing Black Americans
Ibram challenging an African student speaking down on an African-American student
His favorite Queens rappers, anthems, and things special about his hometown
Euro-American slave trade vs. the African slave trade
Right-wing influencer Dinesh D’Souza and reaction to his words
Claims of Black/white test score gaps being based on genetic inferiority/superiority
How the ’94 crime bill failed Black Americans
Distinguishing the differences between “racism” and “racist”
Discussion on if an oppressed group can be racist/sexist against a group in power
Racists as enablers vs. Anti-racists taking action
People attempting to turn the word racist into a slur
Ibram’s take on why children should be taught anti-racism at as young an age as possible
What people can expect from Ibram’s “Be Anti-Racist” podcast
The burden of Black people having to represent the whole race